Medur - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Medur is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Hosakote and around 53 km from Bangalore Rural. Nandagudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Medur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medur is 625554. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.45 hectares. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Medur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hosakote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Medur

As per Census 2011, Medur village has a total population of 115 people, consisting of 59 males and 56 females. The village has 23 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 67 literate and 48 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Medur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1155956
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1275
Scheduled Castes (SC)261313
Literate Population673928
Illiterate Population482028

Nearby Villages of Medur

Medur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Agrahara VaddahalliNorth-West1.12 km
N.hosahalliSouth1.18 km
SiddanahalliNorth1.28 km
K.settihalliNorth-East1.47 km
ThimmasandraEast1.49 km
MuddenahalliSouth-West1.67 km
Sarakar VaddahalliWest1.71 km
GiddanahalliWest2.06 km
DoddaganahalliSouth-East2.18 km
KondrahalliSouth-West2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Medur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Medur. The nearest railway station is Hunsenahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Medur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Medur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Medur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Medur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Medur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Medur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Medur

Where is Medur located?

Medur village is located in Hosakote Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Medur?

The Gram Panchayat of Medur is Nandagudi.

What is the population of Medur?

Medur has a total population of 115, including 59 males and 56 females.

How many households are there in Medur?

There are 23 households in Medur.

What is the literacy rate in Medur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Medur is 58.26%. Male literacy is 66.10% and female literacy is 50.00%.